If ω is a complex cube root of unity, then the value of a + bω + cω2/c + aω + bω2 + a + bω + cω2/b + cω + aω2 is equal to
(a) –1
(b) 2
(c) 2ω
(d) of these
Correct option (a) –1
Explanation:
1/ω (a + bω2 + cω3)/aω + aω2 + c + 1/ω2 (aω2 + bω3+ cω4)/b + cω + aω2
= 1/ω + 1/ω2
⇒ω2 + ω = -1